About Muotka
Muotka sits deep within the taiga forest of north-east Finnish Lapland and feels deliberately removed from everyday life. There is no town centre outside the door and very little to distract you from the snowy forest, Arctic fells and dark skies.
That seclusion is a large part of its appeal. Wilderness Hotel Muotka has become one of our most popular Finnish bases because it combines serious Northern Lights potential with an activity programme that makes just as much use of the landscape during daylight hours.
Our Muotka range includes shorter Aurora breaks, tailor-made stays, family departures and longer programmes for travellers who want to spend a full week immersed in the Arctic.
Into the Wilderness
Days at Muotka can involve driving your own team of huskies, heading through the forest by snowmobile, exploring on snowshoes or meeting reindeer. The setting means many experiences begin without the need to travel back towards a resort or town.
At night, guided Aurora searches make use of Muotka’s dark surroundings, with dedicated camps and viewpoints providing somewhere warm to wait while guides keep an eye on the sky.
Muotka is a good choice if you want to do Lapland properly rather than dip in and out of it. You arrive, settle into the forest and let the wilderness become the backdrop to the whole stay.
Where to Stay at Muotka
Wilderness Hotel Muotka
Wilderness Hotel Muotka is the destination here rather than simply the accommodation. The hotel combines warm communal spaces with a range of rooms and cabins, including glass-roofed Aurora accommodation for travellers who want the sky incorporated into the stay.
The atmosphere is relaxed rather than resort-like, and the hotel is particularly well suited to activity-led programmes where huskies, snowmobiles and Aurora hunts are a major part of the reason for travelling.
Best for: active couples, families, wilderness, full Arctic programmes and travellers who do not need a town on the doorstep.
